When reality knocks on the door. The effect of conspiracy beliefs on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and the moderating role of experience with the virus

Ádám Stefkovics, Péter Krekó and Júlia Koltai

Social Science & Medicine, 2024, vol. 356, issue C

Abstract: Prior research suggests that belief in conspiracy theories can reduce the willingness of individuals to get vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examining factors that may moderate this negative effect is an important area of research.

Keywords: COVID-19; Conspiracy beliefs; Vaccine acceptance; Vaccine hesitancy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117149

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